Knicks' Jalen Brunson Has Blunt Response to $113 Million Question
Summary
Jalen Brunson played a key role in the New York Knicks winning their first NBA title since 1973 by scoring 45 points in the final game and earning Finals MVP. He took a large pay cut on his contract to help the team have more money flexibility, and said the sacrifice was worth it.Key Facts
- Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs.
- The Knicks won the NBA Finals 4-1 over the Spurs.
- Brunson averaged 32.6 points per game in the finals.
- He was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- He signed a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension in 2022, giving up about $113 million from a potential max deal.
- Brunson said taking the pay cut was "100% worth it" for the team’s success and journey.
- His $40.5 million salary is set for the 2027-28 season, with a player option worth $43.3 million for 2028-29.
- Brunson’s 45 points in Game 5 is the highest single-game score in Knicks NBA Finals history.
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